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What is the Word of the Day and how is “pedagogical” defined?
It's the Word of the Day for August 10th. Today's word is pedagogical, spelled P-E-D-A-G-O-G-I-C-A-L.
How does the Inside Higher Ed example illustrate a pedagogical vision?
Pedagogical is an adjective. It's a formal word used to describe things that are of or related to teachers or education. Here's the word used in a sentence from Inside Higher Ed.
What is the historical origin of the word “pedagogical” and its related terms?
It's a predictable part of every academic year at my institution, that time when we faculty are asked to submit course proposals and space requests. But the prosaic task of picking a classroom has hidden potential. It's a chance to manifest a new pedagogical vision. It's an instantiation of values in a time of profound change. Pedagogical was coined in the late 1500s from a Greek adjective of the same meaning. That adjective, pedagogikos, meaning suitable for a teacher or trainer, in turn comes from the noun pedagogos, meaning tutor. The English word pedagogue, which can simply mean teacher, but usually suggests one who is particularly pedantic or dull, comes from the same root.
Where can listeners find more definitions and word‑of‑the‑day resources?
Although the words educational and teacher make the grade in most contexts, pedagogical and pedagogue are useful additions to the class. With your Word of the Day, I'm Peter Sokolowski. Visit Merriam-Webster.com today for definitions, wordplay, and trending word lookups.
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Chapters
4 chapters
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What is the Word of the Day and how is “pedagogical” defined?
0:06–0:19
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How does the Inside Higher Ed example illustrate a pedagogical vision?
0:19–0:32
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What is the historical origin of the word “pedagogical” and its related terms?
0:32–1:22
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Where can listeners find more definitions and word‑of‑the‑day resources?
1:22–1:45